Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

Italian, 1926-2004

Gianfranco Frattini is widely regarded as a mid-century master of Italian modern design. He was an award-winning architect and designer, and specialized in creating furniture and decor that is both decorative and practical — Frattini’s vintage desks, armchairs, nesting tables and other works are celebrated for their sophisticated merging of function and form.

Born in Padua in 1926, Frattini studied architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan. He later apprenticed with his teacher and mentor, Gio Ponti. Through Ponti — arguably the most important figure in 20th-century Italian architecture and design — Frattini met many notable modernist designers such as Oscar Niemeyer and Le Corbusier, but an introduction to famed Italian entrepreneur Cesare Cassina would prove incredibly significant in helping launch his career.

During the mid-1950s, Frattini began to collaborate with Cassina’s eponymous company. He designed the brand’s acclaimed leather and walnut Model 849 lounge chair — a winner of the Compasso d’Oro award — the Marema nesting tables and the iconic Sesann collection. The latter, an enduring 1970s suite of impossibly welcoming leather-covered seating, is now produced by Tacchini. In addition to Cassina, Frattini created furniture and lighting for other manufacturers such as Bernini, Arteluce, Artemide, Knoll and more.

While many of his designs incorporate glass, tubular steel and other materials, Frattini loved working with wood. The sculptural Albero bookcase — an innovative floor-to-ceiling structure made in walnut that swings on a 360-degree vertical swivel axis — is a striking example of Frattini’s dedication to traditional woodworking techniques. In the early 1970s, he traveled to Japan with friend and collaborator Pierluigi Ghianda — a master Milanese cabinet maker — in order to study the work of artisans in Kyoto. The trip inspired his design of the Kyoto table, a work of solid beech with Canaletto walnut inserts that is part of the permanent collection of the Milan Triennale’s Design Museum. The Kyoto and Albero have been revived by Poltrona Frau.

Frattini’s designs are in the permanent collections of prestigious museums such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

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Creator: Gianfranco Frattini

Rare Bull Sofa in Terra Alcantara by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy, 1987

$7,504

Rare Bull Sofa in Terra Alcantara by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy, 1987

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Elegant two-seat loveseat designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1987 and is covered in beautiful terracotta alcantara. The integrated headrests curve around to envelop the sitter. Designed with individually zippered upholstery panels to allow for different fabrics or leathers to be combined. Sits on four black lacquered turned wood feet. This model is no longer in production and was only produced for 1 year. They are documented in the famous Italian Reportorio book. The inside is a metal tubular structure completely covered with foam for super comfortable seating pleasure. The sofa has a high comfort level and is not on the market often. Designer: Gianfranco Frattini Manufacturer: Cassina Country: Italy Model: Bull sofa...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Ultrasuede

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969

$15,200

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Leather

Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969

$14,958Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in

Three Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roma, IT

Three seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original manufacturer's label. Black Leather, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design...

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1960s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Steel

Two Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969

$12,465Sale Price|30% Off

H 26.78 in W 68.9 in D 38.59 in

Two Seater Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1969

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roma, IT

Two seater sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1969. Original label. Black Leather, excellent condition. Ref. Giuliana Gramigna, "Repertorio del Design Italiano1950-200...

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1970s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Steel

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

$15,364

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed

$7,500Sale Price|31% Off

H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather 'Zoe' Sofa in Grey Alcantara, Signed

By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This spectacular example of Vladimir Kagan design was produced by American Leather in 2012, in its original Alcantara (ultrasuede) in a medium grey color called 'Otter', signed under...

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2010s American Modern Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Ultrasuede

"Sesann" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s

$5,787Sale Price|25% Off

H 35.44 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in

"Sesann" Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roma, IT

A vintage sofa from "Sesann" Series, realized by Frattini in 1970. Alcantara upholstery, tubular chromed steel. Cassina label. Inches 23.6 (h) x 66.9 x 35.4 (d). An iconic expres...

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1970s Italian Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Steel

Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

$8,273

H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini Tobacco Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upho...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

$8,273

H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini Brown Alpaca Velvet Sesann Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1972

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

The Sesann lounge chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. This lounge chair features a chocolate brown alpaca velvet upho...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

Iconic Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

$4,727

H 26.78 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in

Iconic Sesann Lounge Chair by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

Iconic Sesann lounge chair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in the 1970s. A true statement piece, this design is instantly recognizable for its bold, sculptural form and t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini Khaki Brown Velvet Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972

$10,636

H 27.56 in W 40.01 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini Khaki Brown Velvet Sesann Armchair for Cassina, 1972

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Vicenza, IT

Sesann armchair, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features khaki brown velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular cage as stru...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

$6,382

H 24.41 in W 70.48 in D 37.01 in

Sofa "Sesann" by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa in pink fabric and metal, model: Sesann by Gianfranco Frattini. Seat height: 34 cm. Stamped Cassina on the underside. Wear due to time and age of the sofa. For shipping, reque...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969

$16,720

H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Black Leather, 1969

By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, black leather and stainless steel, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Stainless Steel

Previously Available Items

Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1970

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H 26 in W 68 in D 36 in

Gianfranco Frattini "Sesann" Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa, Cassina, Italy, 1970

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic original "Sesann" sofa rendered in newly upholstered chocolate brown leather upholstery with a chrome-plated steel frame. Perfect size for many condo options. Looks great pair...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Steel, Chrome

Cassina Sesann Sofa Loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini in Gray Fabric with Chrome

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H 29 in W 68 in L 29 in

Cassina Sesann Sofa Loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini in Gray Fabric with Chrome

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Cassina Sesann loveseat by Gianfranco Frattini. Designed in 1969 in Italy. The fabric is a solid gray and its signature is the chrome plated st...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Steel, Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian Midcentury "Sesann" Sofa

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H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian Midcentury "Sesann" Sofa

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milan, IT

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian midcentury "Sesann" sofa in original earthy green or brown upholstery. The seats are currently clad in their original upholstery. On reques...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Metal, Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofas Cassina, Italy, 1969

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H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini Sesann Sofas Cassina, Italy, 1969

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice pair of 2-seat 'Sesann' sofa's designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Cassina, Italy 1969. These sofas have very nice black leather seats and chrome tubular metal frames. This is for a a very comfortable pair of low lounge sofas...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

Cassina 'Sesann' Two-Seat in Cognac Leather and Chrome

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H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in

Cassina 'Sesann' Two-Seat in Cognac Leather and Chrome

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gianfranco Frattini designed this awesome Space Age piece in the 1970s for Cassina. A sofa in cognac / whiskey colored leather and a chrome frame. Would fit well in a mad men inspire...

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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian Mid-Century Brown "Sesann" Sofa

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H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italian Mid-Century Brown "Sesann" Sofa

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

Sesann sofa in perfect original condition, created by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 for Cassina, Italy. The fabric is extremely well-kempt and color still intense. The upholstery has ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

"Sesann" Settee by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

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H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in

"Sesann" Settee by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Milan, IT

"Sesann" settee in perfect original condition, created by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 for Cassina, Italy. The fabric is extremely well-kempt and color still intense. The upholstery...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Chrome

A Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1955

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H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 28.35 in

A Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1955

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

A Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Lounge Chairs, Cassina, 1955

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

Gianfranco Frattini Bull love seat sofa in black leather, Italy 1987

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H 32.29 in W 64.97 in D 35.44 in

Gianfranco Frattini Bull love seat sofa in black leather, Italy 1987

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Amazing looking sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1987. This sofa is no longer in production and only produced for 1 year and was very expensive in the days (about $10.000). I cannot find any reference on this sofa on the interenet but they are documented in the Reportorio Italian furniture book...

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Late 20th Century Italian Gianfranco Frattini Loveseats

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Leather, Wood

Gianfranco Frattini loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Gianfranco Frattini loveseats are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ultrasuede and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Gianfranco Frattini loveseats, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original loveseats by Gianfranco Frattini were created in the mid-century modern style in italy during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider loveseats by Mario Bellini, B&B Italia, and ISA Bergamo. Prices for Gianfranco Frattini loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $8,654 and can go as high as $8,654, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,654.

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